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Sunk: People in Gauteng drill boreholes in response to the municipal water crisis, but many do so without permits. Photo: Kradolferp

Drill, baby, drill: Joburg residents sinking illegal boreholes

The water crisis is driving a proliferation of boreholes and water tanks that can deplete the aquifer, cause contamination or acid mine drainage – or hit the Gautrain tunnel

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read